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P3 HSV

2007 Vauxhall VXR8

Red Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Vauxhall VXR857,838 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 HSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVXR8
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025

complete underbody and brake lines covered in black underseal

Fail 4 Oct 2025 118,005 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 116,964 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 112,522 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 109,278 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 109,233 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers juddering across screen /worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Not giving correct bulb pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 103,941 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 88,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 82,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 76,611 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 71,410 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 64,759 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 56,297 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 49,188 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 40,319 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 29,536 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 29,536 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 28,212 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall VXR8?

Based on 9,079 MOT tests across 659 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
3,311
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 148
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 69
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 50
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 49
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P3 HSV is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 in Red with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2007 Vauxhall VXR8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 57,838 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall VXR8 fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P3 HSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall VXR8 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Vauxhall VXR8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P3 HSV?

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What year was P3 HSV registered?

P3 HSV is a 2007 Vauxhall VXR8, first registered on 24 October 2007.

Is P3 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P3 HSV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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